Dimensions Of Identity Research Articles

Practising the nations and national identity: A longitudinal study of independence day in Israel

AbstractThis article focuses on the extent to which participating in Independence Day practices influences people's national identity while taking into consideration the differences between public top‐down practices and private bottom‐up habits. It is a longitudinal study that uses a four‐wave panel survey to inspect levels of national identity across time as well as participation in various Independence Day practices over two successive years. There was an increase in the levels of some dimensions of national identity among those who participated in Independence Day practices – both top‐down and bottom‐up – while there were no changes in these levels among those who did not participate.

Influence of Cultural Identity on Revisit Intention (A Case Study of Inlay Region in Myanmar)

This study investigates how cultural identity effects revisit intentions of tourists, focusing on the Inlay region in Myanmar as a case study. It also explores the role of cultural dimensions in shaping tourist satisfaction and fostering revisit intention to that destination. Two objectives are intended for this study. The first objective is to analyze the effect of cultural identity on tourist satisfaction, and the second objective is to examine the effect of tourist satisfaction on revisit intention in the Inlay Region. Quantitative analysis is conducted with 385 samples that are collected using the convenience sampling method. The findings of the current study indicate that all cultural identity dimensions, namely cognitive, emotional, and behavioral, have a significant positive effect on tourist satisfaction, and tourist satisfaction also has a significant positive effect on the revisit intention of the Inlay region. Therefore, authorities should prioritize public education and media publicity to raise awareness about the cultural heritage, historical significance, and traditional beliefs of the Inlay region. Furthermore, to preserve the serene natural environment and ensure the sustainable development of cultural heritage, the authorities should continue to uphold and emphasize the unique cultural history of the Inlay region.

Identity disturbance in dimensional and categorical models of personality disorder: The incremental value of self-rated identity and narrative identity.

Identity disturbance is increasingly considered to drive personality disorder (PD) onset. Previous research has investigated how identity relates to PD using either self-report scales or narratives to assess identity. Few studies have investigated how both operationalizations relate to one another and to models of PD. More so, no study has investigated whether a narrative identity assessment offers additional explanatory power in understanding PD, beyond what is captured by a self-rated identity assessment, or vice versa. We aimed to address these gaps by administering a rating scale measuring (mal)adaptive identity alongside a prompt to write a narrative about a turning point event to 331 individuals aged 18-30 (72.2% female, Mage = 22.56). Using this multimethod approach, we investigated (a) associations of narrative identity dimensions (agency, communion, exploratory processing) with self-rated identity, self- and interpersonal dysfunction, and symptoms of borderline and antisocial PD, and (b) whether these narrative identity dimensions could explain unique variance in self- and interpersonal dysfunction, and borderline and antisocial PD symptoms, above and beyond self-rated identity, and vice versa. Results revealed significant associations among narrative identity, self-rated identity, and models of PD. Furthermore, communion demonstrated incremental value in explaining PD features, beyond what was accounted for by self-rated identity. However, narrative identity did not offer additional explanatory power in understanding self- and interpersonal dysfunction, beyond self-rated identity. Self-rated identity showed incremental value in explaining all PD models, beyond narrative identity. These results emphasize the importance of employing different methodologies for assessing identity in elucidating how identity disturbance manifests in personality pathology. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Can the subjective perception of trauma effectively differentiate between International Classification of Diseases-11 PTSD and complex PTSD? The 2022 Russian invasion analysis.

This study is aimed to test the association of the Subjective Traumatic Outlook (STO) concept for distinguishing between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD. Focusing on identity dimensions within identity theory, the research aims to understand how subjective factors influence psychological outcomes, especially in the context of trauma during prolonged war. Findings can inform our understanding of the perception of trauma during wartime. We examined a national sample of 1,895 Ukrainians during the Russian invasion, who completed the International Trauma Questionnaire and the STO. Statistical analyses, including analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, and contrast measurement, were conducted to examine associations while controlling for demographic factors. Our study highlights distinct STO levels associated with varying degrees of trauma-related disorders. Lower STO scores relate to reduced disorder likelihood, while higher STO levels indicate greater risk, particularly for complex PTSD. These distinctions persist even when considering demographic variables associated with wartime conditions. Our research contributes to the understanding of PTSD/complex PTSD during ongoing conflict and underscores the applicability of identity aspects in elucidating the influence of subjective factors on psychological outcomes. This exploration of STO represents another approach to understanding internal perspectives in trauma-related disorders. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Unveiling layers of inclusion in political spaces

This study explores the intricate dimensions of inclusion within political spaces in Zimbabwe. It examines representation and intersectionality to explore how diverse perspectives among different interest groups in society contribute to a more comprehensive and equitable political landscape in Zimbabwe. Additionally, it investigates the role of digital inclusion, and community empowerment in fostering genuine participation. The study dissects the layers of inclusion required for a strong democratic system with an emphasis on youth involvement and the value of civic education. Through emphasising transparency, accountability, and a global perspective, this research article provides a holistic understanding of how political spaces can evolve to embrace diversity and ensure the active engagement of all citizens. The study is informed by the theory of intersectionality and offers a deep understanding of how multiple dimensions of identity, such as race, gender, class, and sexuality, intersect to influence individuals' experiences of political representation and participation. Through applying the intersectionality theory, the study examines how individuals with intersecting identities face unique barriers and challenges when it comes to accessing and engaging with political spaces. It reveals how privilege and power systems interact and function within political frameworks, influencing the opportunities and experiences that various groups have. To achieve the main goal, the study employs a qualitative approach to examine the dimensions of inclusion within political spaces in Zimbabwe. The qualitative constituent involved in-depth interviews and focus groups with diverse stakeholders, including politicians, community leaders, and purported relegated groups, to gather insights into their experiences and perceptions of inclusion. Additionally, a survey was conducted among a representative sample of the population to gather data on their attitudes toward political inclusion and their level of engagement in political processes. This enabled a broader understanding of the overall landscape of inclusivity.

Stressors and symptoms explaining sexual orientation inequalities in mental health services usage: A longitudinal study with young adults

Abstract Background Sexual minority (i.e., lesbian, gay, and bisexual [LGB], and other non-heterosexual) individuals are more likely to use mental health services than heterosexuals; however, evidence is scarce about factors contributing to this difference. Methods This study uses longitudinal data from a population-based sample of young adults (aged 18- 36) in Sweden (N = 1,137). We use mediation analysis to examine whether common mental health symptoms (i.e., depressive, anxiety and social anxiety symptoms, suicidality, and alcohol use) mediate sexual orientation differences in mental health services use; and to understand whether adding general stressors (i.e., low social support, loneliness, and perceived stress) to these models increases the total effect explained. Afterwards, we use logistic regression models to understand how minority-specific stressors (e.g., family reaction and dimensions of sexual minority identity) predict mental health service use among sexual minority individuals (N = 498), adjusting for common mental health symptoms. Results Common mental health symptoms only partially mediate the associations and the direct effect for sexual orientation remain significant (β = 0.11, p < 0.01). Adding general stressors to these models only slightly increase the total effect explained and the direct effect remained significant (β = 0.11, p < 0.01). Among sexual minority individuals, after adjusting for common mental health symptoms, a difficult process of coming out (β = 0.12, p < 0.05) and negative family reaction towards one’s sexual orientation (β = 0.15, p < 0.05) predicted use of mental health services. Conclusions Overall, these results show that minority-specific stressors contribute to help-seeking behaviours among sexual minority individuals, regardless of psychiatric morbidity, highlighting the potential role of mental health services empowering sexual minority individuals to cope with minority stress.

Research on the Influence of Anchor Influence on Consumers' Purchase Intention in Live Broadcast Room under the Background of Interest E-commerce

In the emerging shopping mode of interest e-commerce live streaming, anchors are the key factors influencing consumers' purchase intentions, and their personal characteristics and behaviors have a significant impact on consumer decision-making. Based on the stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) model, this study constructed a structural equation model under the framework of influencer marketing theory to explore the internal mechanism between the various dimensions of anchor influence, consumer trust and identity, and its impact on consumers' purchase decision-making behavior. The results show that in different confidence intervals, the five dimensions of anchors' professionalism, interactivity, authenticity, popularity and innovation can significantly enhance consumers' trust and identity, and then significantly improve consumers' purchase intention. In addition, consumers' trust and recognition play a mediating role between the influence of anchors and consumers' purchase intentions. This study can enrich the theoretical discussion of consumer behavior decision-making in the live streaming environment of interest e-commerce, and provide a strategic reference for e-commerce anchors and interest e-commerce platforms.

Social entrepreneurship and value creation in the cultural sector. An empirical analysis using the multidimensional controlling model

Purpose Social entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in the contemporary economic and social ecosystem, defining a value proposition that incorporates a plurality of dimensions to be considered. This research work analyzes the externalities of social enterprises driven by arts and culture for the territories they operate in. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-method approach of a single case study is performed to consider multiple dimensions in the development of controlling models in the managerial field. The framework adopted is then implemented through a longitudinal analysis over the last three years. Findings The empirical evidence shows the evolution of the economic and financial performance, the social effectiveness and the institutional legitimacy of the case, explaining the role played in the reference community, even during crisis time. The predictive power of performance changes emerges as a direct link to socially responsible indexes that amplify the attractiveness of value proposition processes. Research limitations/implications The results obtained are aligned with Betzlet et al. (2021) key predictor of the success of social entrepreneurship. A wide sample with multiple social enterprises operating in the cultural and creative field needs to be considered in the future, to further advance the literature through a comparative analysis. Originality/value This paper reveals that, in the cultural and creative sector, social entrepreneurship value creation is intrinsically linked to the individual and collective identity dimension able to promote cohesion and community well-being.

Longitudinal Links Between Identity Development and the Vision of One’s Adult Life in Emerging Adulthood

Our longitudinal study aimed to investigate relationships between identity development and the vision of one’s adult life (VOAL) in emerging adults. In the first measurement, 299 emerging adults aged 17 to 27 participated, and 177 participated in the second measurement (9-10 months later). Participants were asked to complete the Dimensions of Identity. Development Scale and write about their envisioned future adult life. Written answers about the VOAL were coded by trained judges to allow for quantitative analyses. The results indicated that both identity exploration and commitment were related to the structure of the emerging adults’ VOAL and their subjective attitudes toward the possessed VOAL but in different ways. We also observed that changes in identity processes over time turned out to be related to changes in the VOAL. Our results suggest the presence of a reciprocal relationship between identity development and thinking about the future in emerging adults.

Beyond Permanent Residences: Measuring Place Attachment in Tempo-Local Housing Arrangements

Current societal shifts, including increased mobility, advances in information technologies, and diverse lifestyles, are driving postmodern housing arrangements that prioritize mobility and flexibility. The traditional view of housing as fixed and stable is evolving to encompass temporary forms, including multi-locality, which are often underestimated due to measurement challenges. Recognizing and integrating the potential of transient populations into urban societies is crucial to enhancing community cohesion and reducing social fragmentation. Therefore, the development of rootedness, emotional connection, and spatial identity should be analyzed in the context of temporary housing practices. Data collected through a representative survey in two major German urban regions in 2023 enable the validation of a four-dimensional place attachment scale, which includes the dimensions of place identity, place dependence, ambient bonding, and social bonding. Each dimension includes distinct elements of place-making constructions. The classification of four tempo-local housing types serves as the foundation for measuring how the temporal and spatial structure of housing arrangements influences emotional attachment to one’s place of residence. Interestingly, spatial mobility, when paired with temporal stability in each location, can cultivate deep connections, revealing an often-overlooked potential within this group. The results emphasize the significance of incorporating spatio-temporal dimensions of housing to foster inclusive, comprehensive, and diverse urban development.

The Phenomenon of Collective Memory in the Semantic Contexts of Post-Modernity

The article is devoted to the study of the phenomenon of collective memory in the value contexts of post-modernity. During the 20th century, the culture of memory is revealed through the individual-collective polarity, and in the postmodern era attention is focused on the boundary between them, on the culture of memory in the dimension of the modern media, on the contexts of the global information war. While individual memory loses touch with the past in the dimension of simulated identity, collective memory is usually associated with tradition as a reservoir of memory of the past. Collective memory in the age of modern media is in certain danger of targeted negative external influence, falsification, and inflation. The deepest cultural fears of the 20th century are the deformation or loss of memory, as well as the fear of memory substitution. The main value is linking memory with authenticity in the reproduction of the basic narrative in the cultural practices of today, in which the individual intersects with the collective. That is why the article pays special attention to the border between individual and collective memory, the culture of recall in communicative projects, and the reflection of moral dilemmas in different models of historical memory, the confrontation of different memories.

How do we teach about ethnic and cultural diversity in PETE? A discourse analysis of interviews from Norway, Aotearoa/New Zealand and Canada

ABSTRACT Background Although social justice has been a topic of interest in physical education for over 40 years, research still shows that physical education excludes and marginalises students based on various identity dimensions. Presently, with societies becoming more diverse, there is heightened anticipation for teacher educators to demonstrate ‘cultural responsiveness’ or ‘cultural competence’. Purpose This paper investigates how Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) educators in Norway, Aotearoa/New Zealand and Canada construct teaching about ethnic and cultural diversity. Methods This study’s data comprise 23 interviews with PETE educators from three countries. We analysed the interviews using concepts from discourse theory and a framework from multicultural education. Findings While the way teacher educators discuss teaching about issues of ethnic and cultural diversity in PETE highly depends on each country’s contexts, there still are overlaps encapsulated by discourses. Our analysis suggests most discursive articulations from interviews reproduced liberal discourses, with fewer discursive articulations from conservative and critical discourses. Furthermore, the discourses constructed certain subject positions for students and teacher educators that carry implications for practice. Conclusion Although there are consistent attempts to engage with critical discourses, the dominance of liberal discourses persists in PETE in all three countries. This prevalence poses a risk of perpetuating othering and marginalisation.

Rooting for Their Own Gender: Preschoolers' Selective Preference for Winners.

Children's social preferences are influenced by the relative status of other individuals, but also by their social identity and the degree to which those individuals are like them. Previous studies have investigated these aspects separately and showed that in some circumstances children prefer high-status individuals and own-gender individuals. Gender is a particularly interesting case to study because it is a strong dimension of social identity, but also one of the most prevalent forms of social hierarchy, with males conceptualised as superior to females, by adults and children alike. Here we directly asked how children's social preferences are influenced by status (winner or loser of a zero-sum conflict) and winner gender (female or male) in different scenarios (same or mixed-gender). In Experiment 1, children saw same-gender conflicts between two females or two males and they displayed an overall preference for winners. In Experiment 2, participants watched two mixed-gender conflicts, one where the female prevailed and one where the male prevailed. In this case, children chose the winner, but only when they had the same gender as themselves. Experiment 3 confirmed that children preferred own-gender individuals in the absence of conflict or status. Overall, children are sensitive to the relative status of other individuals and use this information to make social decisions. However, preschoolers do not prefer just any individual who wins access to a resource. They preferred dominant individuals, but only when they were of their own gender. This suggests that children's dominance evaluations are modulated by children's social identity.

Bioarchaeological Approaches to African Diasporas in the Twenty-First Century: Intercontinental and Global Legacies of Displacement

ABSTRACT Bioarchaeological research offers a window into health and life experiences in the past, including the biocultural dimensions of social identities and structural inequalities experienced by enslaved and free Afro-descendants across the African diaspora. Given the long history of descendant communities and advocates contesting the authority of institutions to curate human remains in perpetuity, critical dialogues over the past several decades have stimulated new directions in the discipline of African diaspora bioarchaeology alongside increased engagement with Black scholarship and community and client-based collaborations. We build upon previous discussions and critiques to examine the current state of African diaspora bioarchaeology in global context in the early decades of the twenty-first century. We present a macro-level, chronological examination of published African diaspora and colonial African bioarchaeological research by region between 2001 and 2023 and conclude with a discussion of the current state of practices and engagement in the field and ethics of care.

Narrative Identity Dimensions of Students in Private Alternative Schools

This study examines how students’ identities are co-constructed through educational experiences. We analyzed narratives of fifth and seventh grade students from two private alternative schools in the Czech Republic. The findings reveal that students identified with friends, had positive relationships with teachers and the school, and experienced interesting education, closeness, and respect. These insights highlight typical identity characteristics for their age group and emphasize the importance of positive educational experiences in shaping students’ identities. This study contributes to research on narrative identity and the role of alternative private schools in primary and lower secondary education.

Speaking and Individual Identity Reflection

Identity is a complex and multifaceted concept that encompasses an individual's sense of self, their unique characteristics, beliefs, values, and affiliations. It is a dynamic construct that evolves over time and is shaped by various internal and external factors, including personal experiences, social interactions, cultural background, and societal norms. This paper explores the various dimensions of identity and examines the role that identity plays in shaping human behavior, beliefs, and attitudes. It also discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with identity construction, as well as the potential implications of identity-related issues for teaching and learning.

Mosque Construction as Nation-Building: The case of Turkey

ABSTRACT This article analyzes the question of mosque construction and its interrelationship vis-à-vis nation-building in contemporary Turkey. The dynamics of a secular state ruling over a conservative society have always been conflictual in republican Turkey, and this ever since the modern state began initiating a number of radical secular reforms in the 1920s and the 1930s. Among those reforms, disruptive in a previously conservative society, were the dissolution of the caliphate and dismemberment of religious institutions, coupled with widespread Westernizing policies including the adoption of Western sartorial habits, emphasis on science and technology, and changing the alphabet from the traditional Arabic to the current modern (romanized) Turkish script. On the other hand, the advent of democracy and changeover of government in 1950 brought with it the emergence of a renewed religious discourse and a desire for more mosque construction in order to accentuate the Islamic facet of Turkish culture. Therefore, the religious dimension of Turkish identity has increasingly been buttressed by mosque construction by right-wing governments, reaching its zenith with the current Justice and Development Party (JDP) government (beginning in 2002). Coupled with the emergence of an illiberal democracy bolstered by Turkish populism, this article proposes to analyze the linkage between mosque construction and the building of an Islamic conservative Turkish nation contrasting the secular Turkish identity of the ancien régime.

Exploring the mediating role of teacher identity between professional learning community and teacher resilience: evidence from Eastern China

Promoting teachers’ long-term professional growth is a critical problem in teacher education. Professional learning communities have a long-term, positive impact on teacher development, while teacher resilience gives drive for long-term improvement. However, little research indicates how professional groups indirectly affect teacher resilience through their identity, which has consequences for long-term teacher development. After adjusting for demographic characteristics, a recent survey of 2815 primary and secondary school teachers in East China discovered that professional learning communities strongly predict the formation of teacher resilience. This study explores the relationship between professional learning community and teacher resilience by establishing a multi-mediating model, and confirms the mediating role of each dimension of teacher identity. Based on these results, facilitating sustainable professional development requires constructing strong professional learning communities, nurturing teacher identity, and enhancing positive emotions and resilience. Further research should explore how specific activities within communities and forms of teacher support develop resilience over time while accounting for contextual factors. Investigating mechanisms underlying the relationships between communities, identity, emotions, and sustained growth can inform policies and programs aiming to promote long-lasting teacher development.

Online peer feedback via Moodle forum: Implications for longitudinal feedback design and feedback quality

This study experimented with four design elements and examined their impact on feedback quality—anonymizing feedback writers, providing teacher-made rubrics and a feedback template, and making feedback traceable. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design and involved 75 undergraduates who produced 362 feedback entries on peers' presentations over eight weeks. The feedback comments were scored against detailed rubrics of feedback quality, focusing on nine features grouped under ideational, interpersonal, and textual dimensions according to the functional linguistics perspective. The scores were analyzed using a two-way repeated measures ANOVA to compare the experimental and the control groups' overall performance and week-by-week changes. The results were complex and mixed. Anonymity encouraged feedback writers to be more critical but negatively affected the interpersonal dimension of their writing. Providing templates and rubrics assisted them in the ideational dimension and enabled them to write from multiple aspects. Making feedback traceable helped them learn accumulatively from past efforts. Overall, the design elements substantially improved feedback quality in the first two weeks; however, their advantages diminished over time. In the eighth week, the two groups’ feedback became similar in quality. The study provides new insights for research and practice, highlighting the need to reassess and modify feedback design for longitudinal and routinized feedback activities.

Obstructive sleep apnea illness perception relative to other common chronic conditions.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic medical condition that results in impaired daytime functioning. While the link between OSA and cardiovascular disease is important, there has been increasing recognition of the impact of OSA on daytime functioning and experience. Better insight into illness perceptions can help better understand how to initiate and maintain treatment. Data from two OSA clinical trials were examined. The baseline Respiratory Event Index (REI) was obtained from diagnostic sleep testing. The Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ) assesses the cognitive and emotional representation of illness and was administered at baseline along with the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). 523 patients diagnosed with OSA were studied. The sample had a mean age of 51.1 ± 16.6, mean REI of 28.6 ± 17.9/h, and mean body mass index of 32.8 ± 15.5 kg/m^2. The mean BIPQ total score at baseline was 43.3 ± 11.3. BIPQ scores were significantly correlated with sleepiness and sleep quality but not with REI. Relative to other common chronic conditions with major comorbidities, BIPQ scores for patients with OSA were higher on consequences, identity, concern, and emotional representation dimensions. The study shows that Veterans with OSA report elevated illness perceptions across several dimensions at levels as high, or higher, than other common chronic conditions. Implications for clinical practice are that it is important to ask patients about their understanding of illness across several dimensions to appreciate better patient needs and preferences.